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How does the Shaq trade affect the Magic?
orlandomagicdaily.com - 6/25/2009
How does the Shaq trade affect the Magic?
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All year long and in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Orlando Magic gave the Cleveland Cavaliers trouble because of "matchup problems." Of course, "matchup problems" was a fancy way to say the Cavs couldn't guard Dwight Howard. After Thursday night's blockbuster deal that sent ...
The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
cleveland.com - 6/25/2009
The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
— cleveland.com — Associated Press Shaquille O'Neal averaged 17.8 points, shot 61 percent for the Phoenix Suns last season. •... Cavs reportedly reach deal for Shaquille O'NealFrom a blockbuster perspective, getting Shaquille O'Neal is the biggest trade in Cavs ... (more) The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?

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How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off
sports.yahoo.com - 6/25/2009
How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off
— sports.yahoo.com — This could work. It really could. It probably won't work, massive elements would have to undergo massive... shifts in character, and very quickly, but it can work. As has been rumored since February, with interest from both sides getting hot and heavy ... (more) How Shaq in Cleveland could pay off

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LeBron and Shaq – A Match Made In Purgatory
waitingfornextyear.com - 6/25/2009
LeBron and Shaq – A Match Made In Purgatory
— waitingfornextyear.com — I was tired last night, and I went to bed at 10:45 pm. I had no clue... a Cavaliers trade was imminent. So when I woke up this morning, I looked at my phone and was surprised to see a bunch of texts and emails waiting for me. I knew something had happened. Before I [...] (more) LeBron and Shaq – A Match Made In Purgatory

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The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Will the Shaq experiment work in Cleveland better than it did in Phoenix? What does it mean for the reigning Eastern Conference champs? Would Russell Westbrook chafe at having to slide over to the shooting guard to make room for Ricky Rubio?  John Krolik of Cavs the Blog: "Ever since the Cavs got LeBron, they've been obsessed with getting guys who will be good at 'playing off of him' or benefiting from his strengths. We've gotten loads and loads of role players who don't need the ball in their hands to be effective, spot-up shooters and big men who are comfortable playing pick-and-roll ball and ...

The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — Ricky Rubio tempted the hearts of both Thunder and Kings fans -- but their respective GMs went with the conservative picks. Smart long-term thinking ... or overcautiousness?  Did the Spurs get the steal of the draft? And did Orlando help itself with Vince Carter?  Royce Young of Daily Thunder: "I'd been calling for [James] Harden for almost two months now. I don't think there's any player that fits us better than him. Oklahoma City was statistically the worst team at shooting guard in the league last season. Harden is talented and can do multiple things. He can step on the court tomorrow ...

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